Hydraulic self-propelled trolleys - types, description and features

The market of machinery for loading and unloading works offers consumers a wide range of equipment that greatly simplifies the work of a person. One such device is a hydraulic self-propelled cart used to transport, load and unload various materials. Tools of this type are simple in terms of design and are very easy to use. They are available in various modifications and can vary in their carrying capacity and purpose.

Types and description of self-propelled hydraulic carts

There are many different options for loading equipment, equipped with an electric drive. This is a trolley:

• Man, driven by a swivel handle, by a man walking behind;
• Operated by an operator who is on a special place or goes behind a cart, is often used as pallet transporters, smaller in size and ideal for working in premises with a small area;
• Controlled by the operator, for which a special workplace is provided (sitting or standing position).

The most productive self-propelled hydraulic trolley is equipped with a powerful battery and has a high load capacity. Due to excellent technical and operational characteristics, the speed of lifting and own speed of the truck is very high.

Most types of trolleys with cabs are equipped with servo-steering and adjustable seats. There are traditional models, but there is also an ergolift. The maximum lifting of the forks that are located on the trolley is not more than 70 cm. At this height, the load-carrying capacity is not more than 800 kg. These models are used very rarely, so the work is performed at the height of the operator's belt.

Advantages and disadvantages

The most important plus of self-propelled hydraulic carts is the possibility of long-term operation. Their useful life and load-carrying capacity are much greater than those of conventional trucks used in warehouse loading and unloading operations.

Main characteristics of popular models:

• Forks rise to a height of 0.2 m;
• The possibility of lifting loads of between 1500 and 3200 kg;
• Speed of movement in the range of 6-12 km / h.

Other characteristics of self-propelled hydraulic carts include the following:

• The ability to perform complex maneuvers on sloping ramps, thanks to a good traction effort.
• The physical load of the person controlling the device is reduced almost to zero, thanks to a reliable hydraulic mechanism.
• Easy operation of the self-propelled cart for 5-10 years.

Disadvantages of self-propelled bogies are few, but they should be taken into account:

• Work only on surfaces with special coating.
• You need wide passages for free movement of the trolley and the operator.

Forklifts with a forklift type also reveal such important features in operation - the inability to make loading and unloading from the ground level. A self-propelled hydraulic cart is placed inside the unloaded van or car, for this purpose it is raised to the height of the body, approximately 1.2 meters above the ground. In these cases, the work is only possible with the use of leveling hydraulic platforms-dock levelers, or even use special ramps.

In other words, the unit weighing from five hundred to eight hundred kilograms very easily enters the body. Loader - self-propelled hydraulic cart weighing from three tons, this can not be done, since not all trucks have a sufficient maximum weight of capacity. Another plus is that to manage this type of transport does not need a driver's license, but you only need to pass special courses.

Common features of aggregates

Despite the large assortment of self-propelled trucks, all the models, at first glance, seem to have many similarities. Almost every one of them can lift the load to 70 cm high with pitchfork. All these devices include three main nodes:

• The control node;
• Engine compartment (battery);
• Forks that are a very important part of the design.

For self-propelled trolleys, the control platform is equipped with bumps that perform a protective function, protecting from operator injuries on turns at a speed of 10 km / h and above. There are two types of fencing: folding and fixed. The first view can be folded inside the cart or lowered. With the fixed fences of such manipulations to do.

Additional Features

Trolley options may vary depending on the type and model. For example, a function that in some types of bogies may be of secondary importance, in others it is mandatory. A typical example is a device that displays the percentage of charging at the trolley: some manufacturers are bundled, while others need to buy and reinstall it. In a set, many models can have such a function as built-in charging, like a pobank in phones.

Conclusion

Self-propelled trucks, like any technique, become obsolete with time, so newer and more progressive devices appear on the market. The best modification is a trolley with an AC motor. This kind is very long and well-serviced, economical in terms of electricity, less demanding in maintenance. Improving the engine, handles and other things can change the look of the trolley: increase or make it more compact and maneuverable.

Any manufacturer does so that in its products there is something that others do not have, that is, adds its own special flavor. But still, the overwhelming percentage of improvements comes from improving energy efficiency, productivity, safety and ergonomics.